Colors

My new passion, red with coral

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My new passion, red with coral

I discovered my new passion for red and coral two weeks ago. Struck by the beauty of this combination in a dupatta (long piece of cloth worn around the head, neck, and shoulders by women from South Asia, typically worn with a long shirt and baggy trousers), I was urged to buy it. My next thought was, “This duo would look stunning in a home!”

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My favorite pair red & purple

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My favorite pair red & purple

When I see colors in two’s, red jumps before my eyes with purple. I can almost hear you saying, “Really? Hmmm..  The good news is that the combination is not as rare as I thought; so here I am, all set to show you how the pair creates wonders in our environment.

Let’s start with the greatness of Mother Nature. How would you describe these roses?  Exotic? Breathtaking?

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Zooming out

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Zooming out

I suppose if we love the outside of our home we would be drawn to the inside. For more reasons, the color and design of the home’s exterior must get its due. It’s high time that I turn my step motherly attention to this non-living space that does make first impressions count, like it or not!

In the UAE, I find that exteriors of houses, better known as villas, are matched to the environment. For the expatriate population whether one rents or owns a home, the color and design of the exterior and interior is the builder’s choice. There are some exceptions though where you can buy land and build your own home.

Let’s look at some exterior choices.  Simple in design and color, this villa is more appealing than most. The builder has picked colors that he/she can’t go wrong with. One look at the house is enough to conclude, “This is good” (Scratch the surface and you know it’s the feeling of safety and comfort).  And you move on to survey the inside.

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